Neurodynamics Flashcards
Michael Shacklock
Neural tension - study of the mechanics and physiology of the nervous system and how they relate to each other.
David Butler
Adverse neural tension - Abnormal physiological and mechanical responses produced from nervous system structures when their normal range of movement and stretch capabilities are tested.
Upper limb neurodynamic tests based on his work.
What is an “assumption” of neurodynamics?
That the nervous system is a continuous tissue tract.
Identify 3 neurodynamic tests for the lower extremity:
Straight leg raise (SLR)
Slump test
Prone knee bend (PKB)
Identify 3 normal requirements that nerves have for movement:
Space
Blood
Movement
Identify 4 S/S of injury to the nervous system:
Symptoms do not fit expected pattern
Symptoms in different regions seem related
Description indicates nerve involvement
Movement patterns influence symptoms
Identify 5 descriptive words for nerve related symptoms:
Burning
Electric
Searing
Tearing
Tingling
Identify 5 types of nervous tissue injury:
Friction
Compression
Stretch
Disease process
Trauma (e.g. laceration)
Identify 4 positive tests expected for nervous tissue injury. Which are most important?
Consistent with history (area, type)
Comparable sign
Sensitizing test alters symptoms
Symptoms differ between sides
Predominantly only need first two.
When doing neurodynamic testing, what order should passive tests vs active tests be done?
Active and then passive.
ULNT 1 tests the ________ nerve.
Median nerve
ULNT 2 tests the _______ nerve.
Radial nerve
ULNT 3 tests the ________ nerve.
Ulnar nerve
ULNT 3 can be more easily remembered as the ____________.
Mask position
Tray position
ULNT 2 can be more easily remembered as the ___________.
Waiter’s tip position
